Bureau of Land Management · MT
James Kipp Campground
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First-comeAccess
The place
James Kipp Recreation Area is situated along the Upper Missouri River and is open from April 1 to December 1, annually. This is a popular site for launching watercraft, as well as camping, picnicking and fishing. The potable water system is currently shut down. Water for the RV dump will become operational after the last spring freeze, typically by May 15. Campsites are on a first-come, first-serve basis — NO RESERVATIONS There are 34 sites that can accommodate trailers or recreational vehicles (RVs) up to 40 feet in length. There are no hookups. Each site has a designated fire ring and picnic table. Keep reading
The campground is equipped with vault toilets, trash dumpsters, and an RV waste dump ($10 dump fee).
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
No reservation needed
First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24
Fees
$20.00 per night, 14 Day stay limit
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
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This campground sits in MT-02. This member’s public-lands record →
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